MAY 26
Psalm 104:24, “O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all!”
Over forty years ago, as a newly saved believer, the words of this psalm made a deep impression on me. I remember walking into a Christian bookstore and purchasing an Amy Grant cassette tape. I played that tape over and over again. One song in particular stood out—aptly titled “Psalm 104.”
Looking back, I now realize how deeply that song ministered to me. Music has a unique way of reaching straight to the heart. At the time, I had lived much of my life unaware of the most obvious truth: God created me—and the universe in which I live. But when God brought life to my sin-dead soul, He also began transforming my way of thinking. Of course, He used His Word to do that.
We didn’t evolve from a primordial swamp. We weren’t placed here by green-skinned aliens. There is a God, and He is very much alive. He is the Creator and Sustainer of all things. All of creation testifies to His infinite wisdom and power.
The Psalmist recognized this truth. He traced everything back to the hand of the One who made it all—the heavens and the earth, the sun and the moon, day and night; the mountains and valleys; the springs that give water to beasts and wild donkeys; the birds that sing among the branches; the grass that feeds livestock and the plants that provide food for mankind; the vast and teeming sea. He was deeply aware of both the intricacy of God’s creative order and His providential care over all He has made. Even the humble rock badger found a place in the Psalmist’s song of praise.
The Psalmist rejoiced in all of it, offering heartfelt worship. In doing so, he set a beautiful example for us. A right understanding of God begins with acknowledging Him as our Creator—and worshiping Him for all He has done.
“All that is necessary for us to do is to see God in everything, and to acknowledge Him in all things.” — A.W. Tozer
Application Questions: In what ways can I intentionally acknowledge and worship God as my Creator in my daily life—through music, Scripture, or prayer? How might a deeper awareness of God’s creative power and providential care shape my attitude toward the world around me and the challenges I face?
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